The average train between Merano and Budapest takes 12h 39m and the fastest train takes 10h 46m. There is at least one train per day from Merano to Budapest. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run once daily between Merano and Budapest. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Merano is at 7:16 PM which arrives into Budapest at 12:02 PM. All services require a transfer at Brennero - Brenner and take an average of 12h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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10h 46m • 3 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Merano to Budapest. However, there are services departing from Merano station and arriving at Budapest station via Brennero - Brenner. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 39m.
Merano to Budapest train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Merano Meran station.
Merano to Budapest train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Budapest-Kelenfoeld station.
Book your Merano to Budapest train tickets online with Trenitalia, ÖBB and 2 other operators.
The distance between Merano and Budapest is 603.5 km. The road distance is 900 km.
You can take a train from Merano Meran to Budapest-Kelenfoeld via Brennero - Brenner, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof, and Wien Hbf in around 10h 46m.